Ground Beef Chimichangas Recipes

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin. , Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce.

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
• Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

FRIED GROUND BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium frying pan, fry ground beef and onions on medium heat until meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain off grease.
• 2. Add tomatoes, jalapenos, chili powder, black pepper, garlic salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano-if using. Add a little water if needed. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3. Put 2-3 tablespoons of mixture in the middle of each tortilla. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese on top or amount you prefer. Fold tortillas and secure with toothpicks. (Make sure to take them out before eating)
• 4. Heat vegetable oil to medium-high in a large skillet. Add 2 or 3 tortillas at a time. Fry quickly until golden brown on each side. Top with sour cream and cheese or whatever toppings you enjoy.

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• 1. Remove and throw away chorizo casings. Heat large skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium and crumble chorizo into skillet. Brown 6 to 8 minutes, stirring to separate meat.
• 2. Crumble beef into skillet with chorizo. Brown over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring to separate meat. Add onion, garlic and cumin; cook and stir 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Spoon off and discard fat from skillet.
• 3. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, uncover skillet; increase heat to medium. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and meat is moistly coated with sauce. Stir in olives.
• 4. Open bag of tortillas, but do not take them out or wrap them in plastic wrap. Heat on high in microwave 30 seconds, turn them over and heat 30 seconds more. Place 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of 1 tortilla. Spread to within 1 1/2 inches of bottom and side edges. Sprinkle with slightly rounded tablespoon cheese.
• 5. To form, fold bottom edge of tortilla up over filling; fold in side edges, then roll up to completely enclose filling. Secure top with wooden toothpicks.
• 6. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees or heat 1 inch oil in deep, heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees; adjust heat to maintain temperature. Line baking sheet with paper towels.
• 7. Fry 2 to 3 chimichangas at a time in oil 2 to 3 minutes until golden on all sides, turning occasionally. Remove with tongs; drain on paper towels. Keep warm in oven on prepared baking sheet.
• 8. Prepare a bed of shredded lettuce on serving plate. Place 2 chimichangas in lettuce. Spoon desired amount of your favorite salsa over top and add a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

GROUND BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*F.
• Brown ground beef, and drain well.
• Stir in onion and saute
• Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, garlic, black pepper and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
• remove from heat and add cheese.
• Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture along one edge of tortilla.
• Fold edge of tortilla to cover the meat.
• Fold in both sides and roll and secure
• spray a 13x9 glass oven dish with Pam cooking spray.
• place in oven and bake until tortillas turn golden, 15-20 minutes.
• Serve:.
• topped with shredded cheese, chili, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes , green onions or whatever you desire.

OVEN-FRIED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown beef in large skillet; drain, if necessary.
• Add onions, garlic and salt, and cook until onions are soft.
• Stir in refried beans and spices. Remove from heat.
• Scoop 1/3 cup of meat filling a little off center on the tortilla.
• Fold up edge closest to you over the filling.
• Fold in each side and roll all the way.
• Place on cookie sheet and repeat with all the tortillas.
• Brush melted butter over the chimichangas making sure to get some on the bottom side as well.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
• While the chimichangas are baking, heat the sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan. Keep warm.
• Serve the chimichanga with the sauce drizzled over the top and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
• These can be frozen before baking and kept in a zip top bag. To reheat, let thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake as usual.

BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease, and add the onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic salt and cumin, stirring until blended. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat, and set aside.
• Open the can of beans, and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center, and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.